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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) budget and annual accounting support fee for 2025, in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The SEC reviewed the PCAOB's proposed budget, ensuring it aligns with recoverable expenses, and emphasized the importance of operational efficiency. The PCAOB is directed to maintain regular communications with the SEC regarding any budget adjustments and to submit a reduced spending plan due to sequestration cuts. The Budget Control Act of 2011 requires sequestration of $22.8 million for 2025, slightly reducing available funds for the PCAOB.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has proposed new rules requiring audit firms to disclose more information to improve transparency and oversight. These rules include reporting on financial and governance details, special events, and cybersecurity issues. The changes aim to enhance investor confidence and the PCAOB's regulatory functions. To ease the transition, the new requirements will be implemented in phases, with larger firms required to comply first.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) had filed proposed rules on Firm Reporting and Firm and Engagement Metrics with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These proposals were initially published in the Federal Register for public comment in December 2024. However, on February 11, 2025, the PCAOB decided to withdraw these proposed rules before the SEC made a final decision on them. The withdrawal means that the rules will not be adopted or enforced.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has made amendments to align its rules with changes made by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. These changes aim to reduce duplicate requirements and potential differences by updating standards related to auditor independence, particularly concerning lending arrangements. The SEC reviewed comments from various stakeholders and concluded that the amendments were necessary to safeguard investors and improve audit practices. The rules will apply to audits of emerging growth companies to ensure consistency and improve efficiency within the industry.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has introduced proposed rules requiring certain registered public accounting firms to report firm- and engagement-level metrics on their audit practices. These metrics will provide stakeholders like investors and audit committees with valuable insights into audit processes, helping them make informed decisions. The metrics cover areas such as partner and manager involvement, workload, training, and retention of audit personnel. The PCAOB believes this initiative will enhance investor protection and foster transparency by offering more consistent and comparable information about audits and auditors.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved an amendment proposed by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) which allows a firm’s registration to be withdrawn if it fails to file required annual reports and pay fees for two consecutive years. This new rule aims to help the PCAOB keep an accurate list of active firms and improve how they manage their resources, ensuring regulations are more efficient. The amendment provides steps for notifying firms of their delinquency, offering them a chance to remain registered. Additionally, the amendment will apply to audits of Emerging Growth Companies to ensure consistent protection of investor interests.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) filed proposed rules with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding Firm Reporting and Firm and Engagement Metrics. These rules were initially set for a public comment period ending in late December 2024 and early January 2025. However, the SEC decided to extend the comment period by an additional 21 days to allow for more public input, moving the deadlines to February 4, 2025. Additionally, the deadlines for the SEC to decide on the approval or disapproval of the proposed rules have been extended to early March 2025.